Youth Development Professional (YDP)
Youth Development Professional (YDP)
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USD 15 - 17
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Job Description
Title: Youth Development Professional (YDP)
Reports to: Program Director
Salary Range: $15-$17 - DOE
Hours and schedule: 25 hours per week Mon-Fri part-time Mon-Thurs 1:45pm-6:30pm Fridays 12:00pm-6:30pm
JOB SUMMARY:
Youth Development Professionals (YDP) develop fun engaging and age-appropriate activities for youth and teens from diverse backgrounds. Using our three priority outcomes; academic success good character and citizenship and healthy lifestyles as a guide Youth Development Professionals ensure that every Club Member has an Optimal Club Experience that sets them up for lifelong success.
Successful YDPs have a passion for serving others and contributing to the well-being of the community at large. Youth Development Professionals have the ability to connect with young people and offer supportive relationships. They are team players willing to do whatever it takes to ensure that Club Members are safe recognized and given the opportunity to learn new skills.
The Perks!
Monday - Friday work schedule no late nights or weekends required- great for student/work/life balance
PTO/Floating Holidays available after the first 90 days of employment
Paid day off for your birthday - because YDPs should have some fun too!
Professional development; mentorship with industry leaders organization-wide training and professional development scholarships
Key Roles (Essential Job Responsibilities):
Plan and implement daily group activities with youth ages 5-11 or 12-17.
Ensure engagement stimulate participation and promote consistent attendance of youth enrolled in activities
Establish rapport with youth and provide mentoring guidance role modeling to members and overall direction for their leadership development artistic skills physical activity engagement and academic progress
Provide active supervision continually interacting with all members and providing motivation and encouragement
Submit regular lesson plans attendance sheets and other paperwork responsibilities
Plan special events such as guest speakers performances or field trips
Abide by and carry out safety policies and procedures
Attend local trainings
Needed Knowledge:
Ability to work in high-energy loud and active settings with large groups of youth and teens
Ability to prioritize tasks and accomplish them in a detailed timely manner
Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with Club Members peers parents community leaders etc.
Self-motivated and comfortable with both independent and collaborative processes
Willing to share an area of interest skill or talent with youth
Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
Strong group management skills
Requirements:
Must be able to pass a criminal background check MVR check and drug screening.
21 years and over required (to meet driving requirements) be willing and able to drive 15 passenger vans
At Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake diversity is the heart and soul of our history the populations we serve and our mission. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that does not discriminate against any protected characteristic or other aspect that makes an individual unique. Our greatest strength comes from the insights experiences and knowledge from all people.
If at any point in the application and interview process you require reasonable accommodation please contact our Human Resource Department at
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
